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The Goonhammer Open UK 2023 Edition!

We're pleased to announce that the Goonhammer Open is back and better than ever! This Goonhammer Open this year has two incredible ways for you to slam hams over the first weekend of September. A six round Warhammer 40,000 Grand...

October 29/30: Goonhammer Open UK – new sponsors, updated FAQs and list submissions

Little over two weeks remain to the third UK Goonhammer Open. We look forward to seeing you there! If you've forgotten to pick up a ticket, some are still available for 40K and drops have freed up a space for Titanicus...

GHO 2022: THE SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE OF LENK

Hot on the heels of NOVA Open 2022, I bring to you Team Imperium's account of the GHO 2022 narrative event. If you are an avid reader of the site, then you may have heard of a little something called...

Announcing the Goonhammer RTT Series Boston

Hot on the heels of the Goonhammer Open in Maryland, we are excited to announce a new RTT series in Boston*, Massachusetts! Players can expect the same great terrain (and Boon Memorial Display Board**) as the larger event, now...

Doing Too Much So I Can Do Nothing: Primaris Kevin’s 2022 GHO Experience

This summer was an interesting one for me. At the end of May, my wife and I welcomed our third child into the world. In July, I defended my dissertation and successfully earned my PhD. And then in August...

GHO 2022: THE BADMAN COMETH- A Narrative Event Review

Dan: Are you looking at all the cool pictures from The Goonhammer Open Narrative and thinking “Oh, I can’t believe I’ve missed this event. This is the worst mistake of my life. I’ll never recover from this?" Or maybe...

Your Body Isn’t Ready: Preparing for Conventions and Tournaments

With the 2022 Goonhammer Open in Maryland less than a week away, we thought it would be a good idea to provide some suggestions on how to enjoy a convention or all-day tournament experience without suffering the consequences. In the context...

The 2022 US Goonhammer Open Player Packs

Hello there, Dear Reader! Many of you have asked us "where the hell is the player pack for the GHO US?" and we're happy to tell you that it is finally ready! Whether you're in the GT or the...

Designing the Goonhammer Open Narrative Event, Part 3: The Player Pack and the Missions

Welcome back, Dear Reader, to my ongoing blog detailing my designs and plans for the Narrative 40k event at this year’s US Goonhammer Open in August. Last time I wrote about the the backstory for the campaign and my...

Designing the Goonhammer Open Narrative Event, Part 2: The Backstory and Structure

Welcome back, Dear Reader, to my ongoing blog detailing my designs and plans for the Narrative 40k event at this year's US Goonhammer Open in August. Last time I wrote about the general requirements for the event and some...